Outdoor Living

Open air additions are a great way to set up a space that allows you to enjoy the north Atlanta outdoors at home. From the design phase all the way through construction, we will work with you to make your open air addition an oasis.

When we embark on a kitchen remodeling project, we give it a full-time project manager. Since we pride ourselves on our customer service, we ensure the project managers are knowledgeable and qualified, and they will oversee each and every aspect of your kitchen remodeling project.

So what should your kitchen remodeling project include? That is entirely up to you. It can be something simple, such as putting in new fixtures or appliances to give your kitchen a new look and maybe make it more energy efficient, or something far more complicated, such as ripping everything out and starting anew.

One of the things to consider when you discuss your kitchen remodeling project with us is your storage areas – your cabinets and drawers. Do they give you enough room for your storage needs? Do they have the design that you want them to have? Do they maximize the use of your space?

You also need to think about the layout of the room when doing a kitchen remodeling project. Where should the sink go so that kitchen duties are easiest to perform? What kind of sink should you have that will coordinate with your cabinets and countertops, especially if they are being replaced?

Of course, kitchen remodeling is an investment, but did you know it can also help you save money in the long run? If your appliances are older, you can replace them with more energy-efficient models; by doing so, you are not only saving money on your utility bills, you may even be eligible for a tax credit. The same goes for windows: If there are windows in your kitchen, think about replacing them with newer styles that offer better insulation, again saving you money on your energy bill and possibly qualifying you for a tax credit.

Lighting is yet another crucial element of your kitchen remodeling project, one that can enhance the whole atmosphere. Consider overhead lighting, which can give you a well-lit area to work in, or under-cabinet lighting, which can shine upon a specific area.

And let’s not forget about flooring. If you are making changes, will your current floor coordinate with them? Are you looking for something more modern, or perhaps something easier to keep clean? No matter what kind of changes you are making, we can help ensure your flooring keeps the flow of your new kitchen.

Regardless of whether your kitchen remodeling project is a big or small one, we are ready to help you make your vision a reality. We are licensed and insured. Kitchen Remodeling in Atlanta, Milton, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Cumming, Alpharetta, Marietta, Roswell, Duluth, Lawrenceville and Sandy Springs. Give us a call at 770-667-1518 to schedule your free consultation and see how we can create the kitchen you’ve always wanted.

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Bathroom Remodeling

Bathroom remodeling can turn your current bathroom into a haven for you and your family. RL Hayes, Inc. is ready to help you change the look and feel of yours. When you start a bathroom remodeling project, the first thing you need to determine is what it is that you want to change. Will new faucets and fixtures be enough to give it what you’re looking for? Does it need better ventilation? Have you had problems with mold, mildew or rot that you need to have fixed? Or do you maybe just want a new bathroom to luxuriate in? Whatever you decide, we have the experience to take care of your bathroom remodeling project every step of the way. You will always have a project manager on site, overseeing your project and ensuring quality workmanship and service. Some people like to come home at the end of the day and use a hot tub in the bathroom to relax. Or maybe you are one of those people who has always wanted a shower with many shower heads that can help relax your body from every direction. Do you want a frameless shower? No matter what your vision for your bathroom is, we can complete your bathroom remodeling project and give you what you had in mind. Have you always wanted a larger bathroom? That is definitely the kind of bathroom remodeling project you want the experts to take care of, and that is where we come in. As part of an expanded bathroom, for instance, consider a dressing area: it can include a closet, so that if you are using a shower or tub, you can go from bathing to an area nearby to dress. Or perhaps you just want to change the layout. And don’t forget, this type of bathroom remodeling project requires permits to be pulled; we can take care of that, too. If you feel like your bathroom is outdated, then consider a bathroom remodeling project to update the style. If you are going for a more modern look, for example, a pedestal sink can fit the bill; a challenge with this option, though, is there is no storage. No problem: As part of your bathroom remodeling project, we can create other storage options. Because, after all, a bathroom should be a place where you are comfortable, but it also has to be practical and able to fill your needs. With so many fixture, flooring, counter and cabinet options to choose from in a bathroom remodeling project, you want to make sure it all comes together. With our more than two decades of remodeling experience, we can give your new bathroom a seamless look. And knowing that we are licensed and insured should give you even more peace of mind. A bathroom remodeling project can even add value to your home. If you are considering putting your home on the market, this could be an added selling point for potential buyers! We provide bathroom remodeling in Atlanta, Cumming, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Milton, Dunwoody, Marietta, Roswell, Duluth, Lawrenceville and Sandy Springs. Call us at 770-667-1518 to set up your free consultation and quote.

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Basement Remodeling

Basement remodeling is a great way to increase your living and/or storage space, and also add value to your home. For more than 20 years, we have been turning basements in northern Atlanta into a room our customers can enjoy. The first step in a basement remodeling project is to figure out what you want to use the space for. Basements offer natural advantages for certain types of activities.

Do you have children or teenagers? They often want a place of their own to hang out, but you also want them to be at home. Consider your basement remodeling project as a place they can spend their time and still be close by. Have you always wanted a bar? Your basement can be the perfect place for it. You can make it as simple or extravagant as you want – something where you can keep a few drinks on hand for personal use or a place where you can host a full party. It can contain storage and areas for seating as well.

The lack of lighting in a basement is something you can actually use to your advantage when embarking on a basement remodeling project. We can help you turn the space into a home theater, where the darkness makes it even more realistic. Do you have a photographer in your household? A basement could also make for a perfect dark room. But what if you want more lighting? If parts of your basement go above the ground, we can add windows or make existing ones bigger. Adding windows can also be a safety factor, as they give an alternate escape route in case there is a fire.

Maybe you want to use the space to create an extra bedroom, such as a guest room. There is usually ready access to water lines and heating and cooling ducts, which would make putting in a bathroom easier than it might be elsewhere in your home. This might be the perfect basement remodeling project for you if you don’t want to physically add an addition to your home.

One of the most important facets of basement remodeling is to make sure you keep it dry – protecting it not just from flooding, but also from water vapor. You also want to make sure it is properly insulated, which not only keeps the cold out, but prevents condensation; the ground and walls stay cool year-round, and when warmer air in the room collides with the cool walls, condensation forms. This condensation is the main source of the moisture that will cause mold and mildew in basements. As part of your basement remodeling project, we will install the proper insulation to keep your basement dry.

Another important thing to consider is air circulation. We can add venting where necessary, to make sure there is proper circulation.

When we take on your basement remodeling project, we always put in a project manager who is on site every day to oversee everything and provide you an immediate point of contact. We are licensed and insured, and offer free estimates and consultations. We provide basement remodeling in Atlanta, Cumming, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Marietta, Milton, Roswell, Duluth, Lawrenceville and Sandy Springs. Call us at 770-667-1518 to schedule yours.

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Outdoor Living

Open air additions are a great way to set up a space that allows you to enjoy the north Atlanta outdoors at home. From the design phase all the way through construction, we will work with you to make your open air addition an oasis.

When the weather turns cooler and you want to sit outside, a deck may be just the open air addition to your home that you may need. We can build a single or multi-level deck where you can relax and entertain to your heart’s content.

Does your home have a patio? If not, talk to us about putting one in. This type of open air addition can be an inexpensive way to add functional space outside your home, as well as increase its value.

If you are worried about sun exposure while you are outside, consider a covered porch. You will still able to enjoy the beautiful weather in our area, but you will not have to worry about being in direct sunlight. You will be able to relax outside, feel the breeze on your skin and not have to worry about getting a sunburn.

If bugs are a concern for you and you like spending time outside, a screened porch may be a great option for your open air addition. Especially during the summer months, when mosquitoes are at their peak, it can be tough to spend time outside without finding bug bites all over you when you go back in. A screened porch will allow you to spend as much time outside as you like without having to be concerned about insects.

Do you want to be able to sit out front and chat with the neighbors? A front porch can become the perfect gathering spot to catch up with what’s going on around the block.

Another open air addition option for people who like to cook is an outdoor kitchen. These are becoming more popular with homeowners, and there are now a wide variety of appliances created especially for these kitchens: refrigerators, rotisseries, chilled wine racks and convection ovens, to name a few. We can create an outdoor kitchen for you with either customized or standard features, depending on your needs.

With more than two decades of experience, we can help you design an open air addition that will work best for your needs and budget. On every open air addition project we do, there is an on-site project manager who is there every day to oversee every step of the way. And, of course, you can rest easier knowing that our company is licensed and insured.

Anything that you can do to add value to your home can be a plus, especially in today’s tough real estate market. An open air addition is an affordable way to do this, and can give you a way to enjoy the outdoors for years to come.

Let us come out and give you a free estimate and consultation. We provide open air additions in Atlanta, Cumming, Alpharetta, Marietta, Roswell, Duluth, Lawrenceville and Sandy Springs. Give us a call today at 770-667-1518 so we can show you what we can do for you.

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Room Additions

Room additions are a great way to add functional living space to your home and increase your property value. Our locally owned and operated remodeling and construction firm in northern Atlanta can give you the space you need.

When you bought your house, you probably thought it was the perfect size. It had just the right number of rooms, the right amount of space. But over the years, things have changed.

Maybe you have added to your family. Or you have just acquired enough stuff that you need more space. Perhaps you have had your parents come to live with you. These are all situations where a room addition can be the answer.

Have you found that you have a need for an extra bedroom? Perhaps your family has grown in size, or you want to have a room to serve as a guest room, so you need a room addition to your house. No problem. And with an extra bedroom, you are likely to want an extra bathroom, as well. We can take care of that, too.

An in-law suite is another type of room addition we can take care of for you. The 2000 U.S. Census showed that nearly 4 million American homes have at least three generations who live together. Parents may be aging, or they need to live with you for financial reasons. When this happens, a room addition can give them the space they need to be comfortable in your home.

Second story additions can be a practical way to add living space to your home without encroaching on your yard space. With our more than 20 years of experience in the northern Atlanta area, we can build a second story addition to your home.

Over the years, you may have found that your home is not large enough for your family and all of your possessions. But what if you don’t have a lot of yard space where you can add an extra bedroom? Consider a second story addition.

A second story addition can be as simple as adding a bedroom to as complex as adding an entire floor full of rooms. Regardless of which you choose, we can design and build it so that it matches the existing architecture of your home – no one would ever know it was added after your home was built!

People use second story additions for myriad things. Extra bedrooms are often needed as families grow, and a second story addition can house them perfectly. You can also use a second story addition to create a den or living room, where your family can gather comfortably for spending quality time together. Or maybe you want a room where you can host parties? We can build a bar, entertainment center or just about anything you can conceive of.

Or perhaps you need an office in your home, but you don’t have the space for it. That is another place where a second story addition would benefit you. No matter what you are using your extra space for, though, we can build your addition so that you can reap the most benefit from it.

Oftentimes people will want to add to their homes, but they don’t have the space in their yard. They may have landscaping, a garden or a swimming pool – or they simply may not have the land. By building a second story addition their home, they are increasing the size of their home, as well as its value, and expanding up and not out.

You are likely to want to add bathrooms to a second story additio n, too. We can take care of the plumbing and design the space however you would like it. Want a kitchenette up there, as well? No problem. We can build whatever you have in mind for the space.

Our locally owned and operated full-service remodeling construction firm prides itself on quality workmanship, attention to detail and customer satisfaction. To ensure all three, we assign a qualified project manager to you who will be on site every day, from the start of the project to its conclusion, giving you an immediate point of contact for our company. And rest assured that we are licensed and insured.

When you are ready to expand your home, no matter what you plan to use the space for, let us come out and give you a free estimate and consultation. We provide second story additions in Atlanta, Cumming, Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Marietta, Roswell, Duluth, Lawrenceville and Sandy Springs. We are dedicated to making sure you are pleased with the result. Give us a call today at 770-667-1518.

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Garage Additions

Garage additions have a slew of benefits, ranging from protecting you from the elements when you are going to your car, to protecting your car itself from the elements, to having a space to work on projects to myriad other uses. In the northern Atlanta area, we can build you a garage addition that will serve your needs no matter what you choose to use it for.

You are ready to leave for work and it is raining outside.You don’t want to get soaked, but your car is outside because you don’t have a garage. This may be the time to consider a garage addition. By having your garage attached to your home, you walk from the house to the garage and are totally protected from the rain, wind or even snow outside.

And let’s not forget how a garage addition can protect your car, as well. As the sun beats down on your car, it can fade the paint and the finish. But when your car is inside a garage, these threats disappear. And on those occasions when it is hailing outside, your car will be safe from potential dents in the body or cracks in the glass.

A garage addition can also be great for doing repairs. If you are into home improvements, consider having us build a work bench into your garage addition. You can store and organize all of your tools and actually do a lot of the work in the garage, no matter what the weather is like outside.

Do you like to constantly tinker with your car? Rather than stand in the blazing sun, with a garage addition, you’d be able to pull your car right into the garage and do the work in there.

Sometimes you find that you simply do not have enough room in your home for all of your possessions. Many people store things in their basement, but find that when it is time to use them, it is a hassle to have to bring it up the stairs. A garage addition can alleviate these problems. A garage can be organized to store pretty much anything you need, and we can build it so that you have room for your automobiles, too.

We can make your garage addition any size necessary to accommodate your needs. Of course, you want to make sure that the garage is proportionate to the size of your house, and we have the knowledge and expertise to design a garage addition that will fit your space.

What if you have an existing garage, but need more living space? Talk to us about remodeling your existing garage into a bedroom or other living area, and then putting on a garage addition that will better suit your needs – maybe bigger or with storage options built in.

Regardless of what you want to use your garage addition for, we bring more than 20 years of experience to you. A qualified project manager is on the site every day, and we are licensed and insured. We provide garage additions in Atlanta, Cumming, Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Marietta, Roswell, Duluth, Lawrenceville and Sandy Springs. Contact us today at 770-667-1518 to schedule your free estimate and consultation.

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Pool Houses

Pool houses come in a variety of styles, from simple to elaborate. Whichever end of the spectrum your needs fit into, we can build a structure that will enhance your northern Atlanta pool.

Depending on how you want to use your pool house, we can design one that will fit your needs. Do you want one simply to store your pool supplies, lifesaving equipment, toys and furniture? A simple pool house will work for that, keeping your back yard free of debris and making your pool look more inviting.

Do you host a lot of pool parties? Then consider a pool house that offers a little bit more, such as a place where your guests can change from their wet bathing suits rather than traipsing through your house and soiling your furniture and carpets.

We can also build a more elaborate pool house, featuring bathrooms complete with showers, tubs, sinks and toilets -- again for your guests to use instead of having to go through your house. Do you like to cook and barbecue outside? Then what about a kitchen with a grill, refrigerator and various other appliances? We can include that, too. We can also build a bar in your pool house, making it the focal point of your outdoor entertaining. In fact, some of the pool houses we have built have been so complete, guests can spend a whole day out at the pool without ever having to go back into the house.

Some homeowners want their pool house to look like their home. It can be a replica of your home, match the design or simply complement it. Others want something radically different; they get creative with the design and make the pool house an entity all its own. No matter which you prefer, we can help you design and then construct a pool house that you will be proud to show off to your guests – and that you will enjoy using. What about when the pool house is not in use? Talk to us about your options for the times of year when your pool house will sit dormant. We can also discuss using materials that will make it as energy efficient as possible, such as the windows and appliances, should you choose to have them installed.

Regardless of whether you are in the process of building your pool or you already have one, we will construct a pool house that will make your pool that much more enjoyable, and fit your budget. Our locally owned and operated full-service remodeling construction firm been in business since 1988, and your satisfaction is our top priority. A qualified project manager is at your site every day, from the pool house’s start to its completion, to oversee the construction of your pool house and give you immediate access to someone knowledgeable about your project. And you can rest easily knowing that we are licensed and insured.

We provide the building and construction of pool houses in Atlanta, Cumming, Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Marietta, Roswell, Duluth, Lawrenceville and Sandy Springs. Give us a call at 770-667-1518 so that we can set up a time to give you a free estimate and consultation.

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Custom Homes

Custom homes give you the flexibility to design your home to be how you want it to be. We have been building custom houses in the northern Atlanta area since 1988 and are ready to build you the custom home of your dreams. Many times, you will have floor plans to choose from that a builder designs. Sure, they can be nice, but they are often “cookie-cutter” layouts and your house will look like more than half of the others in your community. It doesn’t leave much room for individualism.

If you really want something different, a design that no one else will have, then you need to think about having a custom home built. After all, it has been said a person’s home is his castle. With a custom home, this couldn’t be truer. the project whether you want to start from scratch and build a new custom house from the ground up, or completely renovate and remodel your historic home, we can take whatever the design is in your head and make it a reality.

We have helped design custom homes that range from small to large size homes. No job is too big or too small, and our more than 20 years of experience will be of benefit to you. Our goal is to build a custom home that is reflective of you and your style, while still being affordable. From start to finish, we will make sure your custom house is what you always wanted it to be – after all, you are the one designing it!

The options for a custom home are endless. Have you always wanted a home theater, with built-in speakers and an entertainment center? Add it to the plan. What about a room where you can entertain, complete with bar and perhaps a kitchenette? No problem.

Do you enjoy cooking? If you like to spend time in the kitchen and have all of the pots, pans and utensils to make virtually anything, then let us design a kitchen for you that will house all of your gadgets and provide a layout that is the most conducive to your needs. The benefit of a custom home is that we make it as small or spacious as you want, with plenty of storage and appliances that will enable you to create culinary masterpieces.

You also have the flexibility of designing your bedrooms and bathrooms. How about a master suite, with his and hers closets and a dressing area? The master bathroom may include a hot tub or multi-head shower that can spray massaging water from all angles. Or how about both?

We want to make sure your custom home is built the way you want it, so you will have a qualified project manager who will be on site every day to oversee the work and address any questions or concerns you may have. Our company is licensed and insured, and we pride ourselves on quality workmanship and attention to detail.

Are you ready to build the custom home you have always wanted? Then it is time to give us a call. We provide the building and construction of custom houses in Atlanta, Cumming, Milton, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Marietta, Roswell, Duluth, Lawrenceville and Sandy Springs. Reach us at 770-667-1518 to set up your free consultation.